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English to English noun
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a feeling of profound respect for someone or something |  | Example: the fear of God the Chinese reverence for the dead the French treat food with gentle reverence his respect for the law bordered on veneration
source: wordnet30
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a reverent mental attitude |  | source: wordnet30
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an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) |  | source: wordnet30
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Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of |  | Example: Fear God as your father We venerate genius
source: wordnet30
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To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate. |  | source: webster1913
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